Joints and connections – Interfitted members – Clamped members
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-29
2005-11-29
Stodola, Daniel P. (Department: 3679)
Joints and connections
Interfitted members
Clamped members
C403S374300, C403S171000, C403S254000, C403S255000, C403S368000, C403S370000, C403S371000, C052S655100, C052S656900
Reexamination Certificate
active
06969211
ABSTRACT:
A multi-tubular connector apparatus comprising a connector body having a shoulder portion substantially matching the outer profile of a tubular member and an open fastener shaft through the body. Connecting slots within the shoulder portion have open ends within the top of the shoulder and apertures through the side of the shoulder. Deflectable legs are radially spaced about the open fastener shaft. A wedge member having an open fastener shaft coacts with the inner face of the deflectable legs. A connector cap having a fastener aperture covers the connecting slots. An elongated fastener fits through the connector cap, open fastener shaft of the connector body, open fastener shaft of the wedge member to provide means for tensioning the wedge member against the deflectable leg, outwardly deflecting the deflectable leg against inner walls of a tubular member frictionally connecting the apparatus to the tubular member.
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Ferguson Michael P.
Meroni & Meroni P.C.
Meroni, Jr. Charles F.
Stodola Daniel P.
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